Good Times - Rapper's Delight Looper Cover & Lesson - Funky Chords & Bass Line

Learn to play the iconic funk classic "Good Times" by Chic and its hip-hop adaptation "Rapper's Delight" in this comprehensive guitar tutorial. Master the funky chords, bass line, and soloing techniques used in these legendary tracks. Begin with demonstrations of the bass line, chords, and E Dorian/Pentatonic soloing, followed by an in-depth lesson covering chord theory, Dorian mode explanation, and bass line instruction. Explore palm muting and ghost notes to enhance your rhythm playing. Dive into the chorus and verse chord progressions with detailed strumming patterns. Conclude with a soloing lesson to improvise over the chord progression. This 20-minute video provides a thorough breakdown of the song's elements, enabling you to recreate the infectious groove that defined an era in popular music.

Demo of bass line:
Demo of Chords:
Demo of E Dorian/Pent soloing:
Lesson intro:
Intro to Chords/Dorian Theory Explanation:
Bass Line Lesson:
Palm muting and ghost notes:
Chorus Chords and Strumming Lesson:
Verse Chords and Strumming Lesson:
Soloing Lesson: